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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,525.92, 12,785.22 and 2,977.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,525.92, 12,785.22 and 2,977.60 is: 4,465.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,525.92 : 12,785.22 = 2,977.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,525.92/12,785.22 = 2,977.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,525.92x = 12,785.22 × 2,977.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,525.92x = 38,069,271.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,069,271.07/8,525.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,465.12

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